fishing safety

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into force in February 2027, closing a longstanding gap in the global maritime safety framework, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has confirmed.

26th February 2026

Cape Town Agreement to enter into force in 2027

26th February 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

UK fishers, vessel crew or those looking to enter the fishing industry are being urged to apply for funding to improve their skills, safety knowledge and career prospects. 

8th January 2026

Seafish funding available to help UK fishers build skills and stay safe at sea

8th January 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafish will have seven seafood industry priority areas in the year ahead, the UK non-departmental public body (NDPB) has confirmed. As part of its 2025/26 annual plan, the focus will be on: Workforce, safety, careers and…

27th May 2025

Seafish to help UK seafood progress innovation, trade and resilience

27th May 2025

SAFETY & DISTRESS

SAFETY & DISTRESS

Safety equipment supplier Wescom Group has launched its new sMRT V300 Class M Man Overboard device, a compact unit that combines AIS, DSC, 121.5MHz and GNSS technology.

19th March 2025

Wescom unveils new man overboard beacon

19th March 2025

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

Seafish’s Kingfisher Bulletin safety app has been revamped to provide clearer offshore hazard alerts and more personalised safety information for UK fishermen.

25th February 2025

A revamped app to boost fishing safety

25th February 2025